Journey to the Top of the World: Stunning Hike to Peak 5057 in Arizona's Superstition Mountains(Pt1)

Join me on a truly unforgettable solo hiking journey through the breathtaking Superstition Mountains in Arizona. We'll start our adventure on the Hieroglyphic Trail, where we will be able to see ancient hieroglyphs left behind by the Hohokam people. As we make our way up the trail, we will be surrounded by stunning rock formations and seemingly unending views of the desert below. But the real highlight of this hike comes as we near Peak 5057, where we will climb above the rolling storm clouds and witness some of the most unique and stunning views the Superstition Mountains has to offer.
The trail to Superstition Peak 5057 is as challenging as it is rewarding, as you weave your way through the rugged terrain of the Superstition Mountains. Starting from the Hieroglyphic Trailhead in Gold Canyon, hikers face a steep ascent through a rocky landscape dotted with cacti and brush, which gives way to panoramic vistas of the Arizona wilderness. The final climb to the summit is grueling but offers some of the most spectacular views of the vast Arizona desert. This trip was especially amazing as we get to witness storm clouds roll in and blanket the valley below-- a sight which adds a bit of the mystical to an area already steeped in folklore.
So grab your hiking boots and join me on this unforgettable journey through one of Arizona's most famous mountain ranges! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more adventure videos. See you on the trail!
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00:00 Good Morning/Sunrise
01:33 Hieroglyphic Trail
03:21 Petroglyphs
04:04 Quick "cave"
04:30 Into the Wild
05:43 Up the Rocky Slopes&Slides
10:50 Balancing Rock!
12:25 Along the Ridge
13:08 Past the Ridge and UP
15:09 Clouds in the Valley/UP
16:39 Flatiron/5024 view & UP
18:02 Rock formation fun begins
19:47 360 views
20:24 Valley Disappears/Clouds
21:21 Rock semi-circle
21:56 More clouds and UP
26:35 The Top/Benchmarks
28:50 Wrapping up Part 1
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[@pli5985]

I love your channel on KZbin. You are filled with joy and adventure. Thank you for uplifting my morning today. I am a fan of peanut butter and honey sandwiches too! I am glad that you are a careful hiker. I pray that you never are bitten by a rattlesnake my friend.

[@naturallytrailheaded]

Thank you so much! It's so good to hear that you find these videos uplifting, and it's always nice to meet another peanut butter sandwich enthusiast!😁

[@Blueebe2]

What a great hike with stunning views. I love it when you go off-trail. It really shows us what many others never get to see. Keep up the great videos... Thanks

[@naturallytrailheaded]

Thank you! It was the perfect day to be up there, especially with the clouds rolling in. Glad you like the off-trail stuff, because I really like going off-trail as of late-- adds a bit more adventure, and you never know what you're going to find!

[@SenseiJRY]

Just breath taking views! Wow! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing and taking us along! Stay safe!

[@naturallytrailheaded]

Thank you! It really was an amazing day-- those clouds took it to a whole other level!

[@vandme]

Wow, incredible! The clouds are just too much, so beautiful!

[@naturallytrailheaded]

I agree, the clouds made the whole experience extra magical!

[@scottpiazza216]

wow! what a great hike! the clouds are unreal. looking forward to part two.

[@naturallytrailheaded]

Thanks! I definitely got lucky on the timing that day!

[@robertbuick1500]

My favorite one yet.

[@naturallytrailheaded]

Thanks buddy, wish you could've been there to see it. Reminded me of that hike we did that was totally fogged in, somewhere in the Gorge, I think.

[@robertbuick1500]

I think that was Nesmith Point. Just the two of us and we may have jogged back down??

[@naturallytrailheaded]

@@robertbuick1500 That's it! My legs were wrecked for like a full week after that. Good times!

[@cb2315]

Wow, gorgeous!!! 🤯

[@naturallytrailheaded]

Thank you!

[@HyperPolaris]

Great video! Looking to do the superstitions someday. I picked up on the "wooter" thing... lol. You have to originally be from jersey/phila area. Love it.

[@naturallytrailheaded]

Thanks! Definitely get out there if you can, its such a unique hiking experience. And good catch-- I'm originally from eastern PA, just outside of Philly!😁

[@arvont1]

Very nice climb footage, thanks for sharing! I've heard that the Supes "make their own weather", and that seems to be the case here with thick cloud cover despite the lack of surface water... you gotta wonder where all that moisture is coming from! (underground tunnels are always the rumor, but who really knows)

[@naturallytrailheaded]

Thanks! It was cool to actually see how the mountains influence the weather-- watching the clouds being "physically limited" by the peaks. Very cool to watch from above!

[@ahummerich2751]

Love your videos. Where’s your dog?

[@naturallytrailheaded]

Thank you! My pups aren't the climbing type, they much prefer a trip to the park after I get home!

[@ferespuesto4813]

be careful guys that is very dangerous plave....

[@naturallytrailheaded]

Thanks for the concern! Safety while solo hiking is always one of my top priorities, even if I do get a little reckless every once in a while...😁